Lead Water Resources Engineer-Baltimore

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Water team. This position will be based out of our Baltimore, MD office, with flexibility for hybrid, remote, or in-office work arrangements. Candidates within the broader Mid-Atlantic region will also be considered.

We are seeking an engineer with a strong foundation in project management, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, drainage, and erosion & sediment control, and who is enthusiastic about contributing to significant transportation and water infrastructure, flood resilience, and watershed projects across the region. We are seeking a candidate with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience.

• Perform stormwater management (SWM), drainage, and erosion & sediment control (E&SC) design.

• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for stormwater management permitting, drainage, culverts, roadway systems, and flood evaluations.

• Prepare plans, calculations, data tables, figures, charts, technical memoranda, and permitting documentation to clearly communicate pertinent information.

• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute mid-level projects including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, and permit applications.

• Coordinate, review, and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support QA/QC.

• Mentor junior engineers and lead task management.

• Lead or support field activities, including BMP inspections, watershed delineations, and drainage assessments, if physically capable.

• Assist with project scoping, estimating, and coordination with agencies/clients.

• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

• Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques and regulations.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.

• At least 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience.

• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Maryland, or ability to become licensed in MD within 6 months.

• Proficient knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.

• Knowledge of stormwater management (SWM), drainage, erosion and sediment control (ESC/E&SC), watershed delineation and planning/studies, floodplain delineation, etc.

• Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

• Ability to learn new techniques, work independently, and comply with company policies.

• Familiarity with hydrology & hydraulics (H&H) and surface water design and analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models (TR-20/TR-55, HEC-HMS, SWMM, Hydro
  
  CAD, etc.), hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS-2D, HEC-GeoRAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, Open Flows, etc.).

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and associated digital infrastructure.

• Experience with CADD software such as Bentley Open Roads (ORD) and/or Micro Station, and Autodesk’s AutoCAD/Civil 3D.

• Basic experience with GIS software (Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GRASS).

• Strong communication and teamwork skills. Communication is a top-level priority.

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.